anaheim-gazette 1918-08-22

SWIFT ADVANCE FOR VALUABLE SERVICES CAPTAIN NEILL E. BAILEY OF THE GENERAL STAFF, PROMOTED TO RANK OF MAJOR COMMONED TO WASHINGTON SOME MONTHS AGO TO ASSIST IN TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT Preas dispatches from Washington some days ago carried the announcement that Captain Neill E. Bailey, of the general staff of the army, had been advanced to a more important position in the traffic department, with the rank of major. Because of his ability as a railroad man Mr. Bailey was summoned to Washington several months ago to assist the government in the gigantic task of handling the vast traffic caused by movement of troops and stores. He is one of that small corps of capable men who volunteered to serve their country on a salary of one dollar per year during the period of the war. He was commissioned captain and assigned to a position in the traffic department. His abilities were speedily recognized, and he is now holding a more responsible job with the higher rank of major. Major Bailey is a former Anaheim boy. He is a brother of Mrs. Henry Kuchel, and is remembered by all the older residents here. He began his railroad career at the bottom of the ladder his first experience being a job County Treasurer J. C. Joplin is a candidate for re-election. His name is to appear on the ballot on August 27. Major Bailey is a former Anaheim boy. He is a brother of Mrs. Henry Kuchel, and is remembered by all the older residents here. He began his railroad career at the bottom of the ladder, his first experience being a job as assistant in the Southern Pacific station, at West Anaheim before the Anaheim depot was built. As soon as he was sufficiently acquainted with the railroad business he was given charge of the station at Florence, and later was transferred to a better position in Arizona. His rise in the railroad business in that state was rapid, but eventually he severed his connection with the Southern Pacific and accepted the position of Senator Clark's railroad which was built for the development of the vast mines of Arizona. In addition to the important position he held in railroad circles Major Bailey was prominent in the business and political world of Arizona. He was a member of the state legislature and served a term as speaker of the house of representatives. He was also a candidate for governor of the state. During the Spanish-American war Major Bailey assisted in the organization of a volunteer regiment in New Jersey. He was commissioned a lieutenant in one of the companies, but the regiment only got as far as Tampa, Florida, on its way to Cuba, the battle of San Juan and the destruction of Carvera's squadron of warships having discouraged Spain to such an extent that the Washington government deemed it unnecessary to ship more troops across. Major Bailey's large experience as a railroad official makes him a valuable man in the traffic service since the government assumed the gigantic task of managing all the roads, and his friends here are pleased to know that his abilities are quickly recognized and his services promptly rewarded by advancement. RED CROSS BENEFIT AT GARDEN GROVE Street Carnival to Be Held in Sister City Tomorrow Night Preparations are well under way for the big street carnival to be held at Garden Grove next Friday night, which County Treasurer J. C. Joplin is a candidate for re-election. His name is to appear on the ballot on August 27, upon which date the selection of a treasurer for Orange county for the next four years will be made. Mr. Joplin is a quiet man, who desires no controversies. He attends strictly to business, and it is with regret that we see that the kind of campaign that has been made against him has dealt with personalities, which are always objectionable. Attacks upon J. C. Joplin are not likely to get anywhere in this county. Mr. Joplin has had the full and complete confidence of the people of this county too long to have it disturbed by the assaults of a "man out of a job"; a man whose conduct in public office resulted in the decision of the people of the county to put another man in his place; a man who, upon running for a city office at Santa Ana after his defeat for a county office, failed utterly who is no longer sugar company job; a man when men in all of a job. Friend fled in pointing ill decision in one of the man whin' s re-election. The voters to pre- because they wa- has made as go an official as Ms sinuations of am- ly to cut much cently pointed off running the p- office was $1,700 years than it w- years of C. D. Lester is the new elected county Joplin. ANAHEIM SOLDIER BOYS ENJOYING ARMY LIFE Pete Wisser Penalized Because His Appetite Failed Him Earl Steadman writes from Camp Lewis to his friend Walt Koehler, stating that the Anaheim boys are all doing exceedingly well and hugely enjoying themselves. They are somewhat peeved, however, because the government fails to recognize their fighting ability and send them to the front where the energy they are ex- "His majesty, have sacrificed of the fatherland His majesty is the fact, and in order to send you his and an autograp- The letter in American readers of President Lincoln Massachusetts, in Civil war—bent. "I feel," said and fruitless mine which show you from the gwhelming. But tendering to you may be found public they die our Heavenly Angulsh of y leave you only of the loved and pride that must so costly a sac- freedom." We turn back pression of war and read again der of "his photo RED CROSS BENEFIT AT GARDEN GROVE Street Carnival to Be Held in Sister City Tomorrow Night Preparations are well under way for the big street carnival to be held at Garden Grove next Friday night, which promises to surpass any event of this kind ever given in that place. There will be band music by a real brass band. Addresses will be given by prominent speakers and men of European war experience. A Japanese orator will speak in the English and Japanese language. All plans for the Japanese tea garden are complete. Japanese ladies in Oriental costumes will serve both hot and ice tea as is done in the land of the rising sun. Japanese rice cakes will be served with the tea at 10 cents. All the political aspirants will be there and you can meet your political favorite face to face. Fun and frolic for young and old. Pretty decorations and lighting effects pleasing to the eye will be a feature throughout the carnival. Come early and stay as long as you like. Friday, August 23rd, 7 P. M. till midnight. MARRIAGE BY COMPULSION Germany is determined to repair its loss in man power due to the war in every way possible, and a commission erected for the purpose proposes compulsory marriage for all persons at twenty with state aid where needed. Also childless married persons are to ENJOYING ARMY LIFE Pete Wisser Penalized Because His Appetite Failed Him Earl Steadman writes from Camp Lewis to his friend Walt Koehler, stating that the Anaheim boys are all doing exceedingly well and hugely enjoying themselves. They are somewhat peeved, however, because the government fails to recognize their fighting ability and send them to the front where the energy they are expending each day can be used on the Huns. This government, he says, is unnecessarily prolonging the war because of its failure to send that Anaheim bunch where the war is. Steadman says their feeding department at the camp is run on a cafeteria system, each man carrying his plate forward and selecting the articles and the proportion he wants. They also Hooverize in the commissary, and the man who dishes up more than he can consume is penalized. Some days ago, he says, Pete Wisser felt particularly hungry and dished up a couple of quarts of beans, but when his appetite was appeased a goodly portion was left on his plate. Pete was sent to the kitchen as a punishment, and "for the past four days," writes Earl, "he has been waiting on me at the table." Charley Carroll also writes to his friends that he is enjoying life as a soldier. Carroll is helping build aeroplanes—that is, he is getting out spruce timber in a Washington wilderness. "If this war lasts twenty years longer," he says, "I will come out of it an expert woodsman." A COMPARISON A letter written by Kalser Wilhelm to a certain Frau Meter is receiving deserved publicity. It reads: ANAHEIM GAZETTE FOR COUNTY TREASURER of that organization in Santa Ana since. She was the mother of Will and Charlie King, both of whom met with accidental and untimely deaths in the county. Will King was killed when a dirt bank caved in on him in the Santa Ana canyon, near Olive. Charlie King was killed when his automobile left the Newport road and plunged into a water-filled ditch by the side of the road. He and one of his sons were drowned, both being caught under the machine. Will King was a candidate for treasurer at the time of his death. Mrs. King was the mother of ten children, seven of whom are now living. They are Mrs. Howard Wassum, Santo Ana; Mrs. Olive Day, Escondido; S. C. King, custodian of the Orange County Park; J. R. King, of Owensmouth; D. Ed. King, of Tustin; Mrs. Ella Miller, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Ed. Kelly, of Colberton. She was grandmother of twenty-six children, three of whom are in the service—Fred Kelly, famous athlete; Lieut. Lewis King and Sergt. Earl King. She also had three great grandchildren. The funeral service was held yesterday at 2:30 P.M. from the Mills and Winbigler undertaking parlor and interment took place in the Santa Ana cemetery. DISCUSSING SANITARIUM FOR TUBercULAR SOLDIERS Orange, San Berdino and Riverside Counties May Unite The State Board of Health has suggested that Orange county join with Imperial and Riverside counties in the establishment of a hospital at Mentone for the care of soldiers and sailors returning home because of tuberculosis. There is a sanitarium at Mentone already established, but now closed, and the suggestion is made that this place be bought for $30,000. ness of the warning against overelation. It is granted that for the allies this is the greatest victory of the war. The enemy has been outstrategied, out generalized, outsoldiered, outflown and out-tanked, with a force which even the German press admits is only slightly superior numerically. And although the enemy is temporarily disorganized and demoralized the allies, authorities agree, have only got a fair start on the road to triumph. The German military machine is still potent and capable of indefinite resistance on the defensive. Nor is the possibility of a resumption of the enemy offensive in some unexpected quarter altogether removed. Although the allies in the past few days have tightened their grasp on the recently recovered initiative this might easily be lost through overconfidence, unwariness, under-estimation of the enemy's recuperative powers or some strategical or tactical error. It would be a deplorable mistake if assuming the end of the war is in sight, any of the allies should permit the slightest relaxation of effort. The war will end sooner if they apply from now on every possible ounce of power and resource. Germany's substitution of a political for military initiative already is becoming apparent. Resumption of peace efforts with attractive amendments to the former suggestion of a trade in the west for the east can be expected for the purpose of beguiling the allies into withholding the knock-out. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FINISHES ITS WORK Increase in Anaheim $65,690.00 Over Previous Year The board of equalization of the city completed its canvass of the assess- plans be they will Germany to some little differs of necessity for the pro-ry. It is better every the birth occurred male wars, has to re men by "His majesty, the kaiser, hears you have sacrificed nine sons in defense of the fatherland in the present war. His majesty is immensely gratified at the fact, and in recognition is pleased to send you his photograph with frame and an autograph signature." The letter inevitably reminds American readers of the message sent by President Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby of Massachusetts, who had lost five sons in Civil war—because it is so different. "I feel," said Lincoln, "how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of a republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." We turn back from this heartfelt expression of warm, human sympathy and read again the kaiser's brutal tender of "his photograph with frame and an autograph signature." In full pay, Orange, San Berdino and Riverside Counties May Unite The State Board of Health has suggested that Orange county join with Imperial and Riverside counties in the establishment of a hospital at Mentone for the care of soldiers and sailors returning home because of tuberculosis. There is a sanitarium at Mentone already established, but now closed, and the suggestion is made that this place be bought for $20,000. Recently the Board of Supervisors of this county received a letter from the State Board of Health asking if this county had taken any definite steps toward providing special care for soldiers and sailors who may be sent home on account of tuberculosis. The board replied through County Clerk Edwards saying that this county was able and willing to take care of its sick soldiers and sailors. The board asked the Board of Health what, in its opinion, would be the best step advisable for this county to take. The answer follows: Dear Sir—Thank you for your letter of August 8th. I felt sure that the Orange County Board would be willing to do everything in their power to care for discharged soldiers and men rejected in the draft. Most of the counties are building new hospitals separate from their county institutions. It would be advisable, if Imperial and Riverside counties cared to join with you, for your county to consider Mentone, a sanatorium outside of Riverside, that has been closed for some time. It is almost completely equipped and in good condition. It could be purchased for $20,000. What I would like to suggest is that you ask the Imperial County Board to meet with you, and for us to make an inspection of Mentone; and, of course, if Riverside will join with you, the additional amount for adding tent houses would be almost nothing. We prefer counties joining for the reason that it is much cheaper from the standpoint of maintenance, and much more satisfactory to run a large institution. If you desire, we can take the matter up with the Riverside and Imperial boards and ask them if they would care to consider such a proposition. If they do not, and you prefer to have something alone, please discuss at your next meeting and notify me, and I will come in for a special meeting with you and help you decide on whatever plan seems best BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FINISHES ITS WORK Increase in Anaheim $65,690.00 Over Previous Year The board of equalization of the city completed its canvass of the assessment roll Friday, August 16, and found the increase over last year is $65,690. Following are the figures: 1918-1919 assessed valuation...$2,322,270 1917-1918 assessed valuation...2,256,580 Increase ...$ 65,690 Improvements ...$44,830 Personal property ...19,300 City lots ...1,065 Money on hand...495-$ 65,690 An information has been filed in the superior court charging Percy E. Woolsey, of La Habra, with embezzlement from the La Habra Citrus Association. They Say —If the prohibition amendment now before Congress becomes a law, there will be no alcoholic liquor sold anywhere after January 1st. —At this time the liquor question is more or less of interest and there yet remains many angles to the bow that will have to be straightened out before it is finally settled by the people. In November the bone dry proposition and the Rominger bill will come before the voters, and each of those measures have many supporters. —A local barrister, before a large crowd of spectators at the council meeting the other evening, while discoursing upon the question at issue, and after warming up to the subject, in summing up his arguments in rebuttal, no doubt through force of habit, said: "Now, gentlemen of the jury" —Hold on there," interrupted a councilman, "you're fined for contempt of court." And everybody laughed. —On the sidelines one hears frequently that a banker of a near-by town has said that checks on his banking institution to the amount of $35.000 monthly have been cashed in Anaheim. Now, what d'ya know about PIONEER PASSES Mrs. Sarah A. King passed away Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Wassum, of Santa Ana, at the age of 85 years. Mrs. King and her husband came to Garden Grove in 1877, where they resided for eighteen years. While here Mrs. King helped organize the W. C. T. U., and has been a faithful member DON'T GLOAT "Steady; don't gloat yet," Premier Lloyd George's advice, thus epitomized, is as good for America as it is for Great Britain, which is having a hard time to keep the lid on its optimism, although fully appreciating the sound- buttal, no doubt through force of habit, said: "Now, gentlemen of the jury ___ "Hold on there," interrupted a councilman, "you're fined for contempt of court." And everybody laughed. On the sidelines one hears frequently that a banker of a near-by town has said that checks on his banking institution to the amount of $35,000 monthly have been cashed in Anaheim. Now, what d'ya know about that. During the past week several try-to-get-together meetings were held by leaders of the warring wet and dry forces and after arguing the question at issue, the drys proposed to the wets somewhat along these lines: You agree to our ordinance, which would take effect in ten days from date of passage, but you can continue in business until the end of t he year to close out your business. Not on your life, said the wets; we would then be making outlaws of ourselves. Nothing doing. The wets then came back at the drys and said: You agree to the passage of our bone dry ordinance and side-track your initiative petition, and all would be well. But the drys came back at the wets and said, Nothing doing. By agreeing to that we would be illegally interfering with the due process of the law, which is furtherest from our thoughts. So both factions carried their big load to the trustees, who represent the people, and unloaded their heavy load upon them. The job of trustee is just one continual bed of roses. A late fashion note has it that skirts are to be (ahem) three inches shorter and tighter! For the Love of Lulu! FOR STYLE AND GOOD SERVICE COME TO US FOR CRAWFORD SHOES FOR MEN Crawford's are made over specially designed lasts—health lasts that are scientifically made to properly care for the foot. The best grade materials are well put together in each shoe and every pair is solid leather throughout, which makes Crawford's the finest shoes you can buy for comfort, for good looks and for service. We also have Work Shoes . . . $2.85 up Men's Dress Shoes . $3.50 up Elk Skin Shoes, and the latest styles in LADIES SHOES Headquarters for Quality Footwear Joe Lautenbach Cor. Lemon and Center "LIGHTLESS NIGHTS" SAVE COAL "LIGHTLESS NIGHTS" SAVE COAL According to records kept by representatives of the United States Fuel Administration, the saving of more than 60,000 kilowatt hours, which is equal to about 100 tons of coal, was made on the first night of the "lightless nights" in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City. The saving will be much greater during the winter when the daylight saving hour will be restored and darkness begins very much earlier. The figures given indicate a cool economy through "lightless nights" of 40,000 tons a year in the Borough of Manhattan alone. From the data now on hand, the fuel administration's bureau of conservation estimates a national saving through the operation of the "lightless night" order of more than 1,000,000 tons of coal a year. In one amusement park in Philadelphia using a total of 3,500 kilowatts the records show a saving of 2,054 kilowatts in one night. In order to effect a complete enforcement of the order, the Philadelphia county fuel administrator has divided the county into 82 districts, each district being in charge of an inspector. County Farm Advisor A. R. Sprague notified the County Farm Bureau directors Friday that he has resigned his position as county farm advisor to take effect September 1. Sprague is to go north to Atascadero, where he has a $5,000 a year job awaiting him as manager for orchard properties for the Atascadero project, which is to be enlarged to include the development of a large acreage in the Santa Margarita valley near Atascadero. The farm advisor is appointed by the University of California and Sprague's resignation went there. The appointment for a new advisor will be made by the university authorities. The county furnishes a fund of $2,000 a year for the expenses of administration. The state pays the advisor's salary. Nothing is known here as to who will be selected to succeed Sprague. Mr. Sprague came here last March, he being the first farm advisor for the county. Under Sheriff Iman has a letter from his son Homer, who has been advanced to second fireman aboard a war vessel making trips across the Atlantic. Homer details a favorite story among the men in the service. There was a homesick Irishman, whose homesickness was only equaled by his faith in miracles. He prayed that he would be sent $100 so he could go on furlough. A kindly Y. M. C. A secretary heard the prayer and took up a collection quietly among the comrades. He got together $50, and put it in an envelope upon which he wrote: "Through the Y. M. C. A. in answer to your prayer." Thereafter the Y. M. C. A. secretary overheard the Irishman petitioning again, saying: "Next time you send me any money, send it through the Knights of Columbus. The Y. M. C. A. kept half of that last hundred you sent me." The French appear to be rapidly learning to speak United States through rubbing elbows with the Sammies. An Orange county boy, who recently arrived in France, says that when his regiment landed the men were greeted with "Hall! hall! the gang's all here, so what the hell do we care now." It was somewhat surprising to here genuine United States language from the lips of a crowd of French kidlets. Ford THE UNIVERSAL CAR Have you looked over the Ford Sedan, that attractively equipped and comfortable enclosed car? Cool in summer, warm in winter, just right for every day in the year. Has every advantage of the touring car as a family car with the additional sure protection to clothing and comfort from storms and inclement weather. Just as desirable and serviceable on the farm as it is to town folks. It is the most all-round serviceable car of the day. Won't you come in and look the Sedan over? George Dunton 228 No. Los Angeles St. Anaheim Phones 263-J; 1284